About Department
Sanskrit, meaning “refined” or “perfected,” is one of the world’s oldest and most significant classical languages. The term Sanskrit is derived from the Sanskrit expression Saṃskṛta, meaning “well-formed,” “refined,” or “perfectly composed.” It represents a highly developed linguistic tradition characterized by precision, richness of vocabulary, and sophistication of expression.
Sanskrit is a vast repository of India’s ancient cultural, intellectual, philosophical, literary, and scientific heritage. Its contribution extends far beyond the Vedas, Upaniṣads, Purāṇas, and classical literature to diverse fields of knowledge, including mathematics, astronomy, astrology, medicine, Ayurveda, yoga, linguistics, philosophy, logic, political thought, architecture, and environmental studies. The Sanskrit intellectual tradition reflects an interdisciplinary approach to knowledge and continues to provide valuable resources for contemporary academic research.
Sanskrit is one of the 22 languages included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India. It continues to hold an important position in India's cultural and educational landscape. Uttarakhand recognized Sanskrit as its second official language in 2010, followed by Himachal Pradesh in 2019.
History and Academic Programmes
The Department of Sanskrit was established in 1896, reflecting a long and distinguished tradition of Sanskrit education and scholarship. Over the years, the Department has played an important role in promoting the study, teaching, research, and preservation of Sanskrit language and literature.
At present, the Department offers:
- Undergraduate (UG) Programme: 32 Honours seats
- Postgraduate (PG) Programme: 16 seats
The Department is committed to providing quality education through a combination of traditional Sanskrit knowledge and contemporary academic approaches. It encourages students to explore Sanskrit literature, philosophy, Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), linguistics, and the scientific and interdisciplinary dimensions of Sanskrit texts.
The Department also promotes research, seminars, workshops, extension activities, digital learning, career-oriented initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration. In keeping with the vision of NEP 2020, the Department is working towards integrating Indian Knowledge Systems with modern education, technology, research, and emerging areas of knowledge.
The Department is planning to introduce new courses, certificate programmes, skill-based programmes, and other innovative academic initiatives in the near future, further strengthening its commitment to academic excellence, research, employability, and the preservation and advancement of India's rich intellectual heritage.
Departmental Merit Awards
To encourage academic excellence and recognize outstanding student achievement, the Department provides the following two merit awards:
- Sri Nilambar Mishra Prerana Medha Vrittih
Awarded to the Topper of the Postgraduate (PG) Programme
This award is instituted to recognize and encourage outstanding academic performance among postgraduate students of Sanskrit. - Smt. Suprabha Kumari Mishra Prerana Medha Vrittih
Awarded to the Topper of the Undergraduate (UG) Programme
This award is instituted to recognize and motivate the highest-achieving undergraduate student of Sanskrit.
Vision
To emerge as a centre of excellence in Sanskrit studies by preserving, promoting, and advancing the rich linguistic, literary, philosophical, cultural, and scientific heritage of Sanskrit, while integrating traditional knowledge with contemporary scholarship, technology, and interdisciplinary research. The Department envisions nurturing intellectually capable, ethically grounded, and socially responsible learners who can contribute meaningfully to society and the preservation of India’s knowledge traditions.
Mission
The Department is committed to:
- Promoting excellence in Sanskrit education through effective teaching, innovative pedagogy, and a learner-centred academic environment.
- Preserving and promoting Sanskrit language, literature, and cultural heritage through teaching, research, documentation, and outreach activities.
- Connecting traditional knowledge with contemporary disciplines, particularly in areas such as Indian Knowledge Systems, philosophy, linguistics, mathematics, astronomy, Ayurveda, yoga, and other knowledge traditions.
- Encouraging research and critical inquiry into Sanskrit texts, intellectual traditions, and their relevance to contemporary society.
- Developing language proficiency and communication skills among students while fostering appreciation of Sanskrit's literary and cultural richness.
- Integrating technology and digital resources into Sanskrit teaching, learning, research, and preservation.
- Fostering interdisciplinary and collaborative learning through seminars, workshops, conferences, projects, and academic partnerships.
- Nurturing ethical values, cultural awareness, and social responsibility among students through the study of Sanskrit and India's intellectual heritage.
- Creating opportunities for higher education and employability by introducing innovative, skill-oriented, certificate, and interdisciplinary programmes.
- Contributing to the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 by strengthening Indian Knowledge Systems and promoting holistic, multidisciplinary, and value-based education.
Department Activities
- Bridge classes for newly admitted students.
- Weekly seminars by departmental seminar society.
- Free coaching classes for various competitive exams related to Sanskrit.
- Career counseling session.
- Online classes.
- Organized e - National Seminar (National webinar) 0n “Indian Science & Sanskrit” on 30-04-2020.
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| Name: | Dr. Bighneswar Mishra |
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| Designation: | Assistant Professor & Head |
| Qualification: | M.A, M.Ed, Ph. D (Sanskrit & Education) |
| Research Area: | Linguistic & Literature |
| Phone: | 9811041846 |
| E-mail: | bighneswar6@gmail.com |
| Career Profile: | Click here to download... |
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| Name: | RAMA KRISHNA BEBARTA |
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| Designation: | Guest faculty |
| Qualification: | MA in SANSKRIT |
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| Phone: | 6370444302 |
| E-mail: | rkbebarta2001@gmail.com |
| Career Profile: | Click here to download... |
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| Name: | Dr Krishnarani Upadhyaya |
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| Designation: | Guest faculty |
| Qualification: | MA , B.Ed. |
| Research Area: | Sanskrit literature |
| Phone: | 7855862813 |
| E-mail: | upadhyayakrishnarani@gmail.com |
| Career Profile: | Click here to download... |
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| Name: | Dr. Jayashree Dash |
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| Designation: | Guest Faculty |
| Qualification: | M.A. in Sanskrit |
| Research Area: | Sanskrit grammar and IKS |
| Phone: | 7982019610 |
| E-mail: | jdash656@gmail.com |
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